It might not reflect well on us that a spider as aptly named as the brown recluse is so misunderstood. While many people know the truth about the brown recluse — that it is not aggressive, but a “shy, ...

Brown recluse spiders are more common in Alabama than many think. Learn how to identify them, where they hide and what to do if you're bitten.

Brown recluse spiders call Georgia home. Here are steps you can take to reduce their presence indoors and what to do if you are bitten.

If you suspect you’ve been bitten by a recluse and the area becomes increasingly red, swollen, blistered, or painful over ...

Spiders make their way into your home to find food. The first step to getting rid of spiders is to eliminate the bugs they're ...

Brown recluses are small spiders known for venom that can cause swelling, blistering and a fever in humans. If you’re unsure if you have any in your Kansas home, Kansas State University entomology ...

Scientists document how a family in Kansas lived for years with more than 2,000 brown recluse spiders without suffering a ...

Mississippi is home to over 30 types of spiders, including six venomous species. Brown recluses are often found indoors in undisturbed areas like closets, boxes, and shoes. Preventing infestations ...

Black widows, infamous for their shiny black bodies and the red hourglass pattern seen on adult females, deliver a painful ...

The legs of a brown recluse span roughly the size of a quarter to a half-dollar. Most are light to medium brown in color, though some may appear darker, ranging from reddish to chocolate brown, ...